Program Coordinator: Highschool and Gender Equity

Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science -> Fac of Engineering - General- Location- University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary) - Posting Close Date- 28 November 2024- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.- FTE- 1.0- Salary Grade- $60,120.00 - $78,155.00- Additional Posting Information- N/A- Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.- Classification- SG6- Start Date- 12/16/2024- End Date- 12/15/2025- Employee Group: - PEA - Term- # of Hires Needed- 1- Category- Administrative and Support Services- About this OpportunityThe University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement. **The salary range for this position is**: - **Recruitment range: $60,120- $66,270 starting salary** determined by the PEA Collective Agreement. - **Performance range: starting salary to max of $78,155 **is available through annual performance increases. - Job SummaryUVic’s Science Venture, a network member of Actua, is an award-winning, university-based educational outreach program that encourages youth participation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Science Venture delivers a variety of programs including weeklong campus, in-school/campus workshops, and afterschool/weekend clubs. Through strong community partnerships with communities in BC and other youth serving organizations, Science Venture reaches over 17,000 BC youth in kindergarten through grade 12 per year. Undergraduate students, including work-study and co-op, provide program delivery. Additional support is provided by 60+ high school volunteers. Science Venture actively contributes to the strategic priorities of UVic by supporting: an engaged campus, student experience, internationalization, community engagement, and Indigenous community/student support. Under the direction of the Director, STEM Youth Outreach, the Program Coordinator: Highschool and Gender Equity, will lead and coordinate both the Gender Equity and Highschool-program portfolios of Science Venture’s year-round programming. They will be involved in the organization, planning, and delivery of all-girls, LGBTQIA2S+ and high school outreach events, summer camps/summer institutes, workshops, and after-school, weekend, or in-school clubs. Outreach activities take place 7 days a week and operate on evenings and weekends. Workload is heavy from April to September when workshops and camps are in session, limiting the opportunity to take vacation during the summer months. Science Venture’s “all-girls” programs take an inclusive view to the word “girl”, and welcomes all non-binary, transgender, two-spirit and genderqueer youth to participate in these programs. - Job Requirements**Knowledge, skills, and abilities include**: - Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment - Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills - Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships - Experience working effectively with diverse individuals and groups within a community - Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment - Ability to collaborate successfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at all levels of the university - Ability to be discrete and maintain confidentiality - Ability to provide a clear criminal record check **Assets**: - A BC Class 5 driver’s license - Familiarity and knowledge of the BC Science and ADST curriculum - Familiarity with the University of Victoria campus and program/degree options - Experience with graphic design (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Canva) - Familiarity with WHMIS, Lab Safety, Biosafety and UVic’s Hazardous Waste Management system - Familiarity with the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel) and GSuite - Other certifications: Class 4 Drivers License, Informed Trauma Response, Youth Inclusion or HIGH FIVE Training would all be considered assets **Territory Acknowledgement**:We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. **What UVic Offers**:To learn more click here.